[miss marmelstein]

Interesting! I was just reading a Laurie Colwin recipe - this very morning - that is almost identical. Polenta, Broccoli Rabe and chicken. Must be a “thing,” Liz.

My Empire Kosher Brand chicken, baked in a Lodge cast iron pan, came out unbelievably good. I got such a carmelization on the chicken because of that damned hot pan. Oven a mess but who cares?

[Liz]

Mmmm......carmelization is THE way to get the best flavor. Your pan musta been real hot.

I think polenta saves the day for the creative cook..... potatoes have become passe.